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Video of Reese Quick-Install Custom Bracket Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
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Today we're going to review part number RP50140. This is the Reese quick install custom bracket kit for fifth wheel trailer hitches. This is a custom-fit part number. It is designed to fit the Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 standard and quad-cab, starting in 2003; also the Dodge Ram Megacab 1500, 2500, and 3500, starting in 2006. With any custom part number what I do like to recommend is just to go to our website, use our fit guide. Put in your year and model vehicle and it will tell you if this is the correct part for your application. This part includes the brackets and the hardware to install them. These are custom brackets that will mount beneath your truck bed, provides an attachment points for the fifth wheel rails.
The rails are not included. Those we do sell separately. They use a RP58058 and that part is listed as a related product on this product page. Once these brackets are installed on your frame and then the rails are installed it'll sit in the truck bed and allow installation of a fifth-wheel trailer hitch in your truck bed. These are vehicle-specific brackets. They mount to existing holes in your vehicle's frame and because of that it will minimize drilling and measuring time and it'll also cut the installation time in half when compared with the universal bracket systems. This kit does include the brackets and the hardware.
One note, it will not work on the Dodge Ram models with gas engines and overload springs, starting in 2010. The brackets themselves have a nice black powder-coat finish to help resist corrosion. Again, this part includes the four brackets and the hardware to install them. That should do it for the review on part number RP50140, the Reese quick install custom bracket kit for fifth-wheel trailer hitches. .
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (301 Customer Reviews)
Five hours to install; which included a half hour searching for the key to the padlock on my spare. E-Trailer linked me to an installation video which really helped. I took my time and measured three times before I drilled the bed. Installation is a lot easier with someone to hold the bolts from the top. I fabricated mounting brackets on my last truck, but these were worth the money and I didn't have to drill the frame! Good design and straight-forward installation. My only issue was the video didn't show one bolt install that secured the driver's side rear bracket to the bottom of the frame. I was going off the video only and wasn't using the written instructions. Make sure you go step by step using both. Also, some parts are clearly for a different application so there will be a few parts left over. My experience with e-trailer was awesome. 154484
Excellent service and on time delivery thank you 545500
Easy to install. Study construction. Tow a 43' Vengeance happy with product. 278801
good parts took about 4-5 hours to install good directions 199217
Good product and fast shipping 137189
Was very happy how fast shipping was,No parts missing,nice to deal with a company that is good as the web site. Customer service GREAT!!! Thanks guys,will recomend you without a doubt. Thanks again. Mitch 115913
Excellent product quality and very fast shipping. Greatoy apprecdiated. 103867
received my package in less time then expected,parts where everything they said they would be,instructions and install very easy, very satisfied with everything thank you 85360
Bridget was great and helped me get the right parts for my new truck, Delivery was fast and everthing I ordered was there ! I would order from etrailer again ! Thanks for your great service 35534
Easy to install. Does not come with all hardware pictured in photo. Make sure to keep all spacers/ blocks from rails if removing from another vehicle to use with this kit. Instructions do say some hardware is with the rail kit. All in all a great product. E-trailer has great videos and support. 20108
product looks great and service was great also Thank You 12436
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I called for information, ordered item and it showed up when stated. I haven't put it on yet, but I don't foresee any problems. 404105
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Fit like it's advertised. Shipping was fast . Install time by my self about 2 hr 45 min. 438868
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Excellent company--a portion of the order was missing, & problem was resolved with one phone call. Packaging was stellar and was shipped in a timely manner. They have the best tracking system I've ever come across. Would definitely use this company again. 490201
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easy instalation and great instructions very happy did not have to drill any holes in my frame great product.installed in about 4hrs with no help ,whith help maybe 2hrs redy to pull trailer 200169
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Brackets worked great!! Installation was much easier!! Didn't have to drill holes through the frame, just through the bed. Informational videos were superb and customer service was top notch!! I am very happy with my purchase. 559579
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All was good, but there were no nuts for the bolts. For as much as this cost it looks like I could get the nuts for the bolts to. 598497
Your Ram truck actually has factory installed mounting points in the truck frame for the bolts included in the bracket kit to attach. No nuts were included because they are not needed.
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Mike L - 01/18/2019Review from a similar Reese Quick-Install in Accessories and Parts
Great selection, prices and lightning fast shipping 481586
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Easy installation 419483
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work great,went on easy 229373
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The hitch install kit is a good product. It took about six hours to install because my installer had never put this kit on the new Ford with the aluminum box before and he wanted it to be right. There was some issues with the fit on the frame. Little things like welds not ground down and getting it to fit tight to the frame of the truck. He was able to fix all of the issues with out any problems. Just a little longer installation time is needed to insure a proper fit than we expected. Overall, a good product. I would buy this hitch installation kit again, and I do recommend it. 480261
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This is an awesome product. No frame drilling required and everything fit perfect. Glad I found this on etrailer. 443569
Everything is fine after a year. Great product.
Marlin G - 10/17/2018Review from a similar Reese Quick-Install in Accessories and Parts
Just what my husband needed and then the easy installation makes it great because he had an accident and can't grip hold of little screws and these screw together without holding both pieces... a very happy customer 322449
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I agree with the other reviews, allow yourself extra time and patience when installing this kit. It fit perfectly without drilling any holes in my new truck frame. Some of the bolts are near impossible to catch. It took me about 3-4 hours to install. Find someone to help who has skinny arms and long fingers....anyone who has installed this will agree. I am glad I used this instead of the universal "L" brackets, it was well worth the effort. 17953
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Very fast service. Shipped the same day we ordered 493436
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I am glad I bought this kit for my 2011 ford f250. It fit really well and went together much easier than the universal kit would have. In my opinion this is a must have when installing a fifth wheel rail kit. Definitely worth the money. 284900
Still holding up great. Never regretted the purchase yet!
Jordon B - 11/02/2017Review from a similar Reese Quick-Install in Accessories and Parts
I have always had great service from etrailer, have not installed hitch yet but all packaging was in good shape and all parts and hardware are included. If I have any problem I'm sure the people at etrailer will be there as they have been with my orders in the past. 499909
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Quality part 377682
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Heavy duty! Much better than the universal L style frame mount brackets. No frame drilling!! 480216
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I have purchased products from etrailer a few different times. I am always impressed how quickly it comes to my home. The product fit and worked great with detailed instructions and helpful video. I think where etrailer sets themselves apart from other online vendors is the customer service. I had some questions and I spoke with Bill on a couple of different occasions and he made me feel as if I was at my hometown hardware store. Thanks much, I have nothing but good to say about etrailer, their products and their people. 365776
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Very easy to install. Measure twice, drill once. I used every piece of galvanic corrosion tape to protect the aluminum bed in the kit, probably could have used a little more. Even though I painted the edge of the holes after drilling, maybe some sort of insulator could be used there also. 543657
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The kit arrived within a few days-very happy about that. very easy to install. the directions were clear and pictures good. I went to the trouble of using a sharpie to mark the part numbers on everything before I started just to keep to all straight. I would note that on the 2017 F350 diesel the only problem bolt was on the driver side inline with the DEF tank. long skinny arms with flexible wrist is ideal (not what I have). I would also suggest taping the shims onto the outboard frame brackets to save yourself some frustrations. otherwise they are difficult to get and keep in place, especially on the driver side. the two nuts that go inside the frame tube come on/with a nice handle although a bit light on the wield. here again save yourself and tape the shims on before you try to insert two things into that hole, align and fasten the bolt-by yourself. I used an extension with wobble head and socket to turn the bolt while holding the nut "assembly" in place. I did remove the rear wheels and fender well liner-a must. Lastly, great customer service on the phone. Pleasant and patient answering questions. Wayde C - Montana 356688
Still love the product. Thank you for checking back.
Wayde C - 03/21/2018Review from a similar Reese Quick-Install in Accessories and Parts
My new 5th wheel hitch works great and th install went really good. All parts were shipped correctly and Etrailer was great to work with. Thank you. 497783
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The products are just what I ordered. They came in a timely fashion. 60627
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great response and fast delivery very good to work with thanks 575949
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These Brackets Installed quick and very little trouble.Very Happy 161669
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Very happy how soon the product I ordered was at my door step. 3 days after I ordered it. Put the base to my 5th wheel on my 2017 250 diesel sd took me around 5 hrs, would have been faster with 2 people. The base fit my husky 16k prefect when I done torquing all the bolts. Going to use this hitch to pull my 29.5 Durango EZ 1500. 550285
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The hitch and mounting kit work fine for hauling my fifth wheel. The drilless mounting kit did not look like it fit correctly, the numbers and product were correct for my truck, I decided to install several bolts making it a bolt on kit. The overall assembly ans installation was a bit time consuming and needed two people to help move the parts and keep it true, but a year later and it still slips in and out without any issues. The mechanics of the hitch are still funtional and there is little to no play with in the hitch after thousands of miles used. Overall it is a hitch and preforms great. Downside is the weight of the unit making it impossible to SAFELY move with one person. 268564
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Great rail kit. Fairly simple install. The instructions are easy to follow. I did not have to remove spare or rear wheels to install. Only had to have helper for the two bolts in the third row. Hint, tape the u spacers to the long handle nut that goes inside the bed cross member. I did install rails in my previous truck (seventeen years ago) so I kind of knew what to expect. Frame brackets are a lot better now. 380705
working as expected. should last my lifetime
SteveFL - 05/15/2018Review from a similar Reese Quick-Install in Accessories and Parts
Well priced. Shipped quickly. Printed instructions, coupled with website video installations, made DIY very easy. Very simple setup, but a couple bolt areas were difficult to reach, and in my case, my wife was able to assist me to reach these areas. Total install took a few hours with minimal tools. Asked one question by e-mail and was answered next day prior to purchase. 78932
Easy to follow instructions, install involved removing a factory heat shield, which wasnt easy, but was completed. Small hands made a hard to reach area easier to thread a nut onto a bolt, all other locations were easy to complete. No problems a year after install. Etrailer had been prompt, easy to contact by email prior to purchase, to verify product, and prompt shipping. Followed recommendation to additionally purchase all new bolt kit with these brackets.
Shawn G - 05/08/2014Review from a similar Reese Quick-Install in Accessories and Parts
These are great brackets, well made, and will fit rails with 10 bolt or 4 bolt installations. I installed Curt rails(exact as Reese) and everything bolted up just as the instructions said. The reason I did not give them an excellent rating is because of the difficulty in the under bed installation. Somewhere I read that it was a 40 minute job for a pro and 80 for a DIY, but 5 hours later, I was done. Again, it is an issue with the new 2011 HD frame, but you must remove your spare so you have room to work, but the biggest pain was the heat deflector shields that GM has put above the exhaust system, right under the bed. There is no room to work, and taking the heat shields out looked to be very time consuming. I finally bent the shield enough to get the washers, locks and nuts on. Also, there is only about 2 inches to work between the top of the frame rail and bottom of the bed. You will need another person and a long screwdriver to be your other hand. The instructions say to torque all 1/2" bolts to 75 psi, but there is no way to get a socket, let alone a torque wrench in there. Still a great product, just plan for an all day event. 7969
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RP56002-53 Frame brackets did not properly match 2013 F-350 frame. Bracket holes had to be elongated (received approval from Reese Tech Service for this) because there was no way they would bolt to frame without modification. Brackets also had interference with frame rivets and bracket holes for rivets also needed to be elongated. Fortunately neighbor had a milling machine which was used to modify brackets. RP30869 Reese Titan 16K hitch with round tube slider was manufactured in China. Serious quality issues required first hitch be returned to Reese because it was not functional. Hitch could not freely rock fore-aft because of improper casting and machining. Mechanic assembling hitch to its saddle had to use hammer to assemble. Replacement hitch received from Reese with a missing grease fitting but no similar interferences limiting hitch movement. The hitch saddle rests on 1" diameter pins oriented fore-aft through the slider cross piece that allows hitch to rock left-right. As manufactured hitch can move vertically about 1/16" on 1" diameter pins and fore-aft 3/16". So when driving over a hard bump hitch slams up and down on the 1" pin clearance. When braking hitch moves forward until hitch saddle contacts cross bar on slider. Contact is on as-cast, not machined surface. Contact is only on left side. When accelerating hitch moves back until hitch saddle contacts forward side of cross bar on slider. Same issue with contact but now on right side indicating improper set-up for machining of saddle casting. Design concept is good but design execution and manufacturing are very poorly executed. I am considering modifying hitch and slider cross bar to eliminate excessive fore-aft slop (clearance). I have not come up with a solution to reduce the vertical movement. Serrated jaw hitching mechanism is nice but also poorly manufactured. When backing into hitch at any speed (hard/fast or slow) jaws close but locking handle cannot be locked. Vehicle must be pulled forward very slowly / delicately with pressure applied to locking handle to get it into fully locked position. Because of apparent quality and perhaps design issues I cannot recommend these Reese products. I purchased Reese products based on past experience with other Reese products. Never again. 254646
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MAKES INSTALL A HELL OF A LOT EASIER! CANT BEAT THE PRICE!! 682374
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Haven’t installed yet but super fast free delivery.Was sitting on my porch 17 hours after sending order in. 679248
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I installed these custom brackets in my truck today using the hardware included and also the replacement hardware kit I ordered for attaching my fifth wheel rails to the brackets. They fit perfectly in my 2016 Ford F350 King Ranch dually with the 8 foot box. I am once again pleased with etrailer.com for their customer service and fast shipping! I had installed the same brackets 8 years ago in my previous F350, again with good results. I will continue to use etrailer.com for my needs, and recommend to all my friends. 669598
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Was very satisfied with the service that I received. Representative that I spoke with was very knowledgeable and helpful. Shipment even came early. I will definitely do business again with etrailer again, and would recommend anyone else to do so. Thank you so much etrailer. 664995
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Well made and very easy to install 661945
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I used them quite a bit seem to be holding up good. Much nicer than drilling holes and doing it the old way. 656491
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just finished installing underbed brackets (RP50087) and inbed rails on 2018 f150. need two people to install, or at lease it makes it more easy to install. This is a great product from etrailor, and works well for this model of ford. 656338
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The parts were very good quality and mounted to my truck with no modifications. Service and delivery were excellent. I have used them on multiple occasions. 652806
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